Paid Work Experiences

Students are employed at an area business in part-time jobs. The student reports to the job and is paid as a regular employee. The experience is guided by a Learning Agreement and Training Plan and the employer evaluates the student on their workplace and transferable skills. 

The Work-Based Learning Coordinator has monthly check-ins with each student and visits their worksite. Students complete a weekly timesheet, self-reflection each quarter, write a resume and cover letter, and receive feedback from their employer gathered by the Work-Based Learning Coordinator. 

This is the most common Work-Based Learning experience at NCUHS. Students are eligible to earn elective credit by participating in a Paid Work Experience. They are able to enroll anytime during the school year, but when they sign up will determine how much credit they are awarded. If they lose their job after signing up, the student receives credit based on how long they were enrolled in Work-Based Learning. 

There is no minimum hour requirement for Paid Work Experiences. Students are graded based on their ability to reflect on their work experience over a duration of time, even if they only work a few hours each week. 

Students may also earn elective credit for their Paid Work-Experience over the summer vacation. If students choose to participate, they are able to earn 0.5 credit.